These five tapes document Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar teaching the three illuminating asana classes at the Yoga '93 Convention. They are packed with detailed instructions on the foundations of the Iyengar style of Yoga. In great form, Mr. Iyengar inspired the 600 participants, while simultaneously giving specialized instruction for several therapeutic cases. Mr. Iyengar's points are clearly illustrated with practical demonstrations, and repeated viewing reveals the depth and subtlety of his teaching. Follow along practice is possible in large sections of the tapes. Detailed work on the feet and legs in the standing poses is carried over to illustrate correct inversions and backbends in the third class. Over seven hours total of instruction.CLASS ONEOne tape: Two Standing PosesMr. Iyengar teaches the essential points of Tadasana (mountain pose), and trikonasana (triangle pose), that must be understood for the correct practice of all the standing poses. He expounds on body perception, self awareness and how to practice. 120 minutes. CLASS TWOTape One: Six Standing PosesTadasana (mountain pose), trikonasana (triangle pose), Uttanasana (standing forward bend), parivrtta parsvakonasana (side stretch lunge), Virabhadrasana 1& 2 (warrior poses). An excellent Iyengar starter tape. Follow along and learn. 90 minutes.Tape Two: More Standing Poses, Shoulderstand and Plow PoseArdha Chandrasana, Parsvottanasana, Prasarita Padottanasana, Sarvangasana and Halasana.68 minutes.CLASS ...
